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A fruity style, this red boasts cherry, raspberry, earth, wild thyme, vetiver and tobacco flavors. Graceful and vibrant, displays finesse, despite robust tannins.
Crushed black cherries, brown sugar, cedar, sage and a hint of olive tapenade lift up from the glass. It boasts silky, elegant textures, offset by tart red/black berries laced with balsamic spices, as fine-grained tannins mount toward the close. Sour orange citrus and savory herbal tones help to further balance the expression, making for a structured yet fresh finale.
Pronounced aromas of sandalwood, cloves and chocolate, layered on top of dried fruit and dried mushrooms. Some soy sauce notes. This is a full-bodied red with firm, dusty tannins. Slightly one-dimensional at the finish.
Quite rich and evolved on the nose and with a hint of cold tea leaves. Soft rich fruit palate with grainy tannins...